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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 825.96 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 825.96 and 165.92 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 825.96 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/825.96 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 825.96 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 137,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,043.28/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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